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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 524.40 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 524.40 and 187.60 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 524.40 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/524.40 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 524.40 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 98,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,377.44/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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